Pennys Puppet Productions's Profile

Penny's Puppet Productions is a One Woman Puppet company specializing in Puppet Shows, Storytelling and Consulting.

Penny Walter has her Masters in Early childhood Education. Her
Master Thesis was on "Teaching with Puppets". She taught primary
grades in the Portland, Oregon area schools for three years before following
her dream of becoming a full time puppeteer and storyteller.

From September 2002- June 2006 she was the Resident Puppeteer at the Portland Children's Museum and performd there Eight times a week. She has a ongoing relationship with the Portland Public School district and head start programs as well as other area schools and libraires and is an Artist in Healthcare performer at Emanual Childrens Hopital. In Addition she performs at: Birthday parties, Festivals and private events, Coporate gatherings and fundraisers.

Penny teaches Puppetry classes and workshops for teachers, children, families and other professional groups .

Penny's Puppet shows, utilize audience participation, and instill the love of music, language and stimulate the imagination. They naturally support emotional development, improve listening skills, and develop awareness and appreciation of the similiarities of all people (and puppets).

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